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Ministry of Defence
Tri-services Amphibious Exercise, AMPHEX 2023 Concludes
The biennial Tri-Services Amphibious Exercise, AMPHEX 2023 was conducted at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh from 17 to 22 January 23. AMPHEX is aimed at joint training of elements of all three services in various facets of amphibious operations to enhance interoperability and synergy. AMPHEX 23 is the first time that the exercise was undertaken at Kakinada, and was the largest ever AMPHEX conducted till date. The participating forces undertook complex exercises in all domains of amphibious operations over five days. The exercise culminated in a successful Amphibious Assault which was reviewed by Vice Adm Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command, in the presence of Force Commanders of the Indian Navy and Indian Army.
The exercise witnessed the participation of a number of amphibious ships consisting of Large Platform Dock , Landing Ships and Landing Crafts, Marine Commandos , helicopters and aircraft from the Indian Navy. Indian Army participated in the exercise with over 900 troops which included Special Forces, Artillery and Armoured vehicles. Jaguar fighters and C 130 aircraft from the IAF also participated in the exercise.
AMPHEX 2023 successfully demonstrated the amphibious capabilities and validated the excellent coordination that exists between the three Services to undertake the full spectrum of amphibious operations.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
APEDA provides a platform to ship the rice consignment from Varanasi region
Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh is popularly known as the Bowl of Rice "Dhaan Ka Katora of Uttar Pradesh” for non-basmati rice because of fertile lands of the Gangetic Plains.
Considering the potential of rice export from Varanasi region, APEDA coordinated with leading exporters of India and provided a platform to ship the consignment from Varanasi region. A flag-off ceremony of regional rice consignment was organised on 16th December 2020 at SandahaHarhua Ring Road intersecting point Sindhora Road Under Pass, Varanasi. The consignment of 520 MT of regional rice was flagged-off by Dr. M Angamuthu, Chairman APEDA, Shri Deepak Agrawal, Divisonal Commissioner Varanasi. The program was joined by Dr. Sudhanshu, Secretary APEDA, Dr. C.B. Singh AGM APEDA, Joint Director, Agriculture, Varanasi and other officials from State Horticulture and Agriculture Department, Department of Agri Marketing and Agri foreign trade.
Addressing on the occasion, Chairman APEDA said that considering the potential of increasing exports of rice from Varanasi region, APEDA will prepare a perspective Action Plan for increasing export of Rice from Varanasi Region to enable all concerned stakeholders for taking necessary action in a time bound manner for achieving the target.
The Divisional Commissioner Varanasi stated that the efforts would be made in association with State Government on identification of production area, creation of platform to consolidate farmers, FPOs, Exporters, Associations and other stakeholders for promotion of regional Rice from Varanasi division.
The consignment was exported by M/s Sukhbir Agro Energy Limited. As informed the company is shipping 520 MT for the first-time form Varanasi to Qatar.
A review meeting was Co-Chaired by Commissioner, Varanasi and Chairman, APEDA, which was joined by all concerned agencies. The progress of the project was reviewed and directions were given to all concerned agencies to carry out activities as per the action plan in a time bound manner.
During the day, Chairman APEDA visited the centre for perishable complex in Raja ka Talab and discussed about the plan for upgradation of the facility as Packhouse for recognition by APEDA. Further, a visit was organised to International rice research institute, Varanasi. Chairman, APEDA discussed about the initiatives required for profiling of non-basmati rice varieties and developing the value-added products of rice. He also advised IRRI to get the food testing lab NABL accredited at the earliest for recognition by APEDA, so that the sample food products are tested for exports in Varanasi itself rather sending to other places for testing.
Later a visit was organised to River port Varanasi. Commissioner, Varanasi and Chairman, APEDA reviewed the status for planning shipments from the port to Kolkata for onward shipment to Bangladesh and South East Asian countries. Chairman, APEDA stated that all efforts would be made to initiate a few shipments from the river port after the final technical viability for sending is ascertained by the river port authority.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Cabinet approves The Transgender Persons  Bill 2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to introduce The Transgender Persons  Bill, 2019. The Bill will be introduced in the ensuing Session of Parliament.
The Bill provides a mechanism for their social, economic and educational empowerment.
Impact
The Bill will benefit a large number of transgender persons, mitigate the stigma, discrimination and abuse against this marginalized section and bring them into the mainstream of society. This will lead to inclusiveness and will make the transgender persons productive members of the society.
Background
Transgender community is among one of the most marginalized communities in the country because they don’t fit into the stereotypical categories of gender of ‘men’ or ‘women’. Consequently, they face problems ranging from social exclusion to discrimination, lack of education facilities, unemployment, lack of medical facilities and so on. The Bill shall empower the transgender community socially, educationally and economically.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President advises HRD Ministry to expedite the preparation of detailed project report on Regional Institute of Education at Nellore
Asks the Ministry to further strengthen Central Institute of Indian Languages ;
Suggests shifting the Center of Excellence for Studies in Classical Telugu to a suitable location in either of the Telugu states
The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu has advised the Ministry of HRD to expedite the preparation of detailed project report on the proposed setting up of NCERT Regional Institute of Education at Nellore in Andhra Pradesh.
He also told the Union Minister for HRD, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal, who called on the Vice President at his residence today, to further strengthen the Center of Excellence for Studies in Classical Telugu located at Central Institute of Indian Languages , Mysuru and shift the Center to a suitable location in either of the Telugu states .
Shri Naidu also wanted the HRD Ministry to expedite the setting up of various educational institutions sanctioned under AP Reorganization Act.
The HRD Minister expressed his willingness to act on Vice President’s suggestions.
The foundation-stone for the Regional Institute of Education- NCERT was laid jointly by the Vice President of India on December 27 2016 when he was the Union Minister for Urban Development and Shri Prakash Javadekar, who was the Minister for HRD at that time.
The opening of the RIE fulfills the long-standing demand of the region. The new institution at Nellore shall offer teacher education programmes like B.Sc/BA B.Ed, M.Ed and Ph.D, apart from conducting research on education, it would help in capacity building of Teachers and Teacher Educators and strengthen implementation of Government of India Schemes like SSA, RMSA and ICT in schools. The State Government had allotted 50 acres of land free of cost on the National Highway at Kanupuru Bit-II, near NH-16 Venkatachalm Mandal, Nellore in Andhra Pradesh.
The Secretary Education, Shri R Subrahmanyam and Shri Hrushikesh Senapaty, Director NCERT and other senior officials were present at the meeting.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
VOC Port, the first Major Port to launch e-cars
The first batch of three e-cars were flagged off last evening at theVO Chidambaranar Port Trust.TheseTata Xpres-T electric vehicles have been supplied by M/s. Energy Efficiency Services Limited , a Joint venture of Public Sector Undertaking , under Ministry of Power,on wet lease basis, for a period of 6 years. Three more e-cars will be deployed in near future.
As a part of wet lease agreement, EESL will also be providing Charging points at the Port, Insurance, Registration, deployment of drivers, and maintenance of the vehicles. VOC Port will pay monthly recurring cost to EESL.
The EVs being deployed comprise a 21.50 kWh Lithium ion battery pack, capable of powering the vehicle for 231 Kilometres in a single charge. The battery pack would be powered by an AC charger set-up that can simultaneously charge three cars  at a time with output power rating of 3.3kW per car. The charger set-up would be able to charge the battery from 0 to 100% in 8 hours. With zero tail-pipe emission, each electric vehicle would reduce the GHG footprint by more than 1.5 Tonnes of CO2 every year.
As a part of ‘Maritime India Vision 2030’, the Ministry of Ports, Shippingand Waterways is committed to lead the world in Safe, Sustainable & Green Maritime Sector and adhere to globally recognized environmental quality standards. V.O. Chidambaranar Port is equally inspired to induct multi-clean fuel strategy to reduce emissions at the Port.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Government through its Nodal Agencies continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers
The arrival of KMS 2020-21 has already commenced and the Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes as done in previous seasons.
Paddy procurement through FCI and state government agencies for KMS 20-21 has picked up fast in some of the procuring states like Punjab, Haryana, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. It is expected to start in other procuring States very soon. As on 5.10.2020, the cumulative procurement of paddy has already crossed 11.14 LMT, procured through over 87,000 farmers having MSP value of 2,103.46 Crores.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 29.64 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds for Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana & Uttar Pradesh. Sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the State of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under Price Support Scheme  so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Up to 05.10.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 140.30 MT of Moong having MSP value of Rs.1.01 crore benefitting 111 farmers in Tamil Nadu and Haryana. Similarly, 5,089 MT of copra having MSP value of Rs. 52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3,961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu against the sanctioned quantity of 1.23 LMT for the Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling at or above MSP. Respective State Governments are making arrangements for commencement of procurement in respect of Moong.
The Procurement of Cotton Seeds  during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 has also Started from 1st October 2020 and upto 5rd October 2020, Cotton Corporation of India has procured 627 bales under MSP for MSP value of Rs 173.80 lakhs benefiting 137 farmers of Haryana and Punjab.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
11.82 % more wheat procured in comparison to last year’s corresponding period
433.32 LMT wheat procured so far, against the last year corresponding purchase of 387.50 LMT
About 49.16 Lakh farmers benefitted from the ongoing wheat procurement
865.22 LMTs of paddy procured on MSP for ongoing KMS 2020-21 and RMS benefitting 127.67 Lakh farmers
Government agencies procured 9,84,202.49 MT of Pulses and Oilseeds on MSP
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Current Marketing Season RMS 2021-22 has concluded in most of wheat procuring States and till now  a quantity of 433.32 LMT of Wheat has been procured  against the last year corresponding purchase of 387.50 LMT.
About 49.16 Lakh farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing RMS procurement operations with MSP value of Rs. 85,581.02 Crore.
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Paddy procurement in the ongoing season Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States with purchase of 865.22 LMTs of paddy  upto 07.07.2021 against the last year corresponding purchase of 756.58 LMT.
About 127.67 Lakh farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 1,63,353.78 Crore. Paddy procurement has also reached at all time high level, surpassing previous high of 773.45 LMT in KMS 2019-20.
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Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 108.42 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 & Rabi Marketing Season 2021 and Summer season 2021 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme .The sanction for procurement of 1.74 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto07.07.2021, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured9,84,202.49MT of Moong, Urad,Tur,Gram, Masoor,Groundnut Pods, Sunflower seed Mustard Seedand Soyabean having MSP value of Rs.5,193.08Crores benefitting6,02,295farmers in Tamil Nadu,Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh,Telangana,Haryana, Odisha and Rajasthan under Kharif2020-21 and Rabi 2021 and Summer 2021.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu during the crops season 2020-21. For the season 2021-22, sanction for procurement of 51000 MT of Copra from Tamilnadu has been given, against which procurement will be started from the date as decided by the State Government.
Ministry of Defence
IAF COMMANDERS’CONFERENCE APR 2021
The IAF Commanders’ Conference 2021, themed ‘Reorienting for the Future’ concluded at Air HQs on 16 Apr 21. The three day conference saw detailed deliberations on ways and means to enhance the operational capabilities of the IAF.
Air Officers Commanding-in-Chief of the seven commands and key appointments from Air HQ attended the conference. The conference was addressed by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri on 15 Apr 21. The CDS, CNS and COAS also addressed the conference and interacted with the commanders on subjects of future war-fighting through joint planning and integration of service capabilities.
The actions and follow-up plans for implementing the directions given by the Hon’ble PM during the Combined Commanders’ Conference were discussed by the participants. The other key subjects included reorientation of the IAF for future challenges across all threat domains, and the roadmap for effective utilisation of assets and future inductions. The contours of the operational philosophy and organisational aspects of Air Defence and Joint Command Structures were also discussed.
In his address to the Commanders, the CAS emphasised the need for incorporation of new technologies such as AI and 5G, enhanced utilisation of cyber and space domains and continuous update of doctrines, tactics and procedures. He stressed upon empowerment of junior leadership through comprehensive HR reforms and increasing efficiency through organisational restructuring. He also highlighted the requirement for innovative and low cost solutions for enhancing training effectiveness as well as adopting a scalable contingency response model.
Ministry of Communications
Telecom Department gives go-ahead for 5G Technology and Spectrum Trials
Telecom Service Providers to start 5G trials in different locations across India
5G trials to cover rural, semi-urban and urban areas
Go-ahead includes trials featuring indigenous 5G technology
The Department of Telecommunications , Government of India, approved today, permissions to Telecom Service Providers  for conducting trials for use and applications of 5G technology. The applicant TSPs include Bharti Airtel Ltd., Reliance JioInfocomm Ltd., Vodafone Idea Ltd. and MTNL. These TSPs have tied up with original equipment manufacturers and technology providers which are Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung and C-DOT. In addition, Reliance JioInfocomm Ltd. will also be conducting trials using its own indigenous technology.
The permissions have been given by DoT as per the priorities and technology partners identified by TSPs themselves. The experimental spectrum is being given in various bands which include the mid-band , millimeter wave band  and in Sub-Gigahertz band . TSPs will also be permitted to use their existing spectrum owned by them  for conduct of 5G trials.
The duration of the trials, at present, is for a period of 6 months. This includes a time period of 2 months for procurement and setting up of the equipment.
The permission letters specify that each TSP will have to conduct trials in rural and semi-urban settings also in addition to urban settings so that the benefit of 5G Technology proliferates across the country and is not confined only tourban areas.
The TSPs are encouraged to conduct trials using 5Gi technology in addition to the already known 5G Technology. It will be recalled that International Telecommunications Union  has also approved the 5Gi technology, which was advocated by India, as it facilitates much larger reach of the 5G towers and Radio networks.The 5Gi technology has been developed by IIT Madras, Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology  and IIT Hyderabad.
The objectives of conducting 5G trials include testing 5G spectrum propagation characteristics especially in the Indian context; model tuning and evaluation of chosen equipment andvendors; testing of indigenous technology; testing of applications ;and to test 5G phones and devices.
5G technology is expected to deliver improved user experience in terms of data download rates , up to three times greater spectrum efficiency, and ultra low latency to enable Industry 4.0. Applications are across a wide range of sectors such as agriculture, education, health, transport, traffic management, smart cities, smart homes, and multiple applications of IOT .
DoT has specified that the trials will be isolated and not connected with the existing networks of TSPs. Trials will be on non-commercial basis. The data generated during the trials shall be stored in India. TSPs are also expected to facilitate the testing of the indigenously developed use cases and equipment as part of the trials. One hundred applications/ use cases selected by DoT after conducting the recent Hackathon on 5G applications can also be facilitated in these trials.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar to felicitate Tokyo 2020 Paralympic medal winners tomorrow
Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale will also remain present on the occasion
A cash award of Rs 10 lakh will be given for Gold, Rs 8 lakh for Silver and Rs 5 lakh for Bronze respectively
The coaches of the paralympians will also be felicitated
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar and Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale will felicitate Tokyo 2020 Paralympic medal winners as well as rest of the Indian Paralympic Contingent tomorrow at 09:30 am in the Convention Hall, Hotel Ashoka, New Delhi. The coaches of the paralympians will also be felicitated.
The Ministry has decided to give cash awards to all the medal winners. A cash award of Rs 10 lakh will be given for Gold, Rs 8 lakh for Silver and Rs 5 lakh for Bronze respectively.
India sent a highest ever contingent of 54 Divyang sports persons across 9 sports disciplines for participation in Tokyo 2020 Paralympics held in August-September, 2021. The Indian paralympians created history by winning 19 medals including 5 Gold, 8 Silver and 6 Bronze.
PIB Headquarters
Diploma Programmes offered at CIPET: IPT - CHENNAI
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology  is an ISO 9001:2008 QMS certified, NABL & NABCB accredited premier national Institution functioning the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India fully devoted to Skill Development, Technology Support, Academic & Research  activities for the growth of Polymer & allied industries in the country. CIPET operates on hub & spokes model with 40 locations spread across the country.
CIPET centre at Chennai is the first institute established by Government of India in the year 1968. CIPET Chennai offers Post Graduate. Under Graduate, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma as well as Vocational Skill Development training programs in the niche areas of Plastics Engineering & Technology to fulfill the human resource requirements of polymer and allied industries in the country.
Admission 2018-19 for the following AICTE approved Diploma/Post Diploma /Post Graduate Diploma Programs is going on through online process
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Post Graduate Diploma in Plastics Processing Technology 
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B.Sc.-3 years Degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects
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2
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Post Graduate Diploma in Plastics Testing & Quality Control 
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B.Sc.-3 years Degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects.
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3
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Post Diploma in Plastics Mould Design with CAD/CAM (PD-PMD with CAD/CAM
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3 years Diploma in Mech., Plastics Tech., Tool/Production Engg., Mechtronics, Automobile Engg., Tool & Die Making, DPMT / DPT  or equivalent
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Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology 
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Diploma in Plastics Technology 
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X Std. Pass & above
CIPET, Diploma programmes are eligible for B.Tech  through lateral entry at Anna University.
To apply for JEE 2018 please visit www.cipet.gov.in.
Date of closure of JEE application forms : 27.06.2018
Date of Joint Entrance Examination : 01.07.2018
For admission related queries please contact Mr.M.Pheer Mohamed, Manager  – 9677123882 and Mr.G.Suresh, Technical Officer – 9444698836.
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Ministry of Communications
Extension of last date to receive comments/counter comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on “Definition of International Traffic”
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  had released a Consultation Paper on “Definition of International Traffic” on May 02, 2023. The last date for receiving written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper from stakeholders was fixed as May 30, 2023 and for counter comments as June 13, 2023.
Keeping in view the request of industry association for extension of time for submission of comments, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments and counter comments up to June 20, 2023 and July 04, 2023 respectively.
The comments/counter comments may be sent to Shri Akhilesh Kumar Trivedi, Advisor , TRAI, preferably in electronic form at advmn@trai.gov.in. For any clarification/ information, Shri Akhilesh Kumar Trivedi, Advisor , TRAI may be contacted at Telephone Number +91-11-23210481.